Virgilijus Alekna
LTUMenVirgilijus Alekna is a Lithuanian former discus thrower and politician, born on 13 February 1972 in Terpeikiai.
He is one of the most decorated discus throwers in Olympic history, winning medals at three consecutive Olympic Games in 2000, 2004, and 2008, including two gold medals.
After retiring from athletics, Alekna transitioned to politics and was elected to the Lithuanian national parliament, the Seimas, in 2016. His son Mykolas Alekna followed in his footsteps and became the discus world record holder, continuing the family's remarkable legacy in the event.
As of Sep 23, 2026: Discus Throw 73.88 (#4 all-time), 2016 season best 59.53 (Apr 21, 2016, Vilnius (LTU)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 2 silver · 54 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | - | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | 2 | 2 | - | 4 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DT | 59.53 | - | Apr 21, 2016 | ↓ | Vilnius (LTU) |
| 2015 | DT | 60.13 | - | Apr 23, 2015 | ↓ | Vilnius (LTU) |
| 2014 | DT | 65.76 | - | May 17, 2014 | ↓ | Halle (GER) |
| 2013 | DT | 64.66 | - | Mar 16, 2013 | ↓ | Castellón European Cup Winter Throwing, Castellón - Senior Events |
| 2012 | DT | 70.28 | - | Jun 23, 2012 | ↓ | Klaipėda (LTU) |
| 2011 | DT | 67.90 | - | Jul 24, 2011 | ↓ | Lithuanian Championships |
| 2010 | DT | 65.33 | - | Aug 14, 2010 | ↓ | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2009 | DT | 69.59 | - | Aug 9, 2009 | ↓ | Jurbarkas (LTU) |
| 2008 | DT | 71.25 | - | May 20, 2008 | ↓ | Turnov (CZE) |
| 2007 | DT | 71.56 | - | Jul 25, 2007 | ↓ | Kaunas (LTU) |
| 2006 | DT | 71.08 | - | Jul 21, 2006 | ↓ | Rethymno (GRE) |
| 2005 | DT | 70.67 | - | Jul 16, 2005 | ↓ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2004 | DT | 70.97 | - | Jun 23, 2004 | ↓ | Rethymno (GRE) |
| 2003 | DT | 69.69 | - | Aug 26, 2003 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2002 | DT | 66.90 | - | Jul 7, 2002 | ↓ | Rethymno (GRE) |
| 2001 | DT | 70.99 | - | Mar 30, 2001 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2000 | DT | 73.88 | - | Aug 3, 2000 | ↓ | Lithuanian Championships |
| 1999 | SP | 18.81 | - | Jan 31, 1999 | ↑ | Vilnius (LTU) (i) |
| 1999 | DT | 68.25 | - | Sep 7, 1999 | ↓ | Berlin ISTAF |
| 1998 | DT | 69.66 | - | Sep 12, 1998 | ↓ | Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg |
| 1997 | SP | 19.99 | - | Feb 7, 1997 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 1997 | DT | 67.70 | - | Aug 18, 1997 | ↓ | Bellinzona (SUI) |
| 1996 | DT | 67.82 | - | May 24, 1996 | ↓ | Rhede (GER) |
| 1995 | DT | 62.78 | - | Jun 11, 1995 | ↓ | Tallinn (EST) |
| 1994 | DT | 64.20 | - | May 14, 1994 | ↓ | Kaunas (LTU) |
| 1993 | DT | 62.84 | - | Aug 28, 1993 | ↓ | Palanga (LTU) |
| 1992 | DT | 60.86 | - | Sep 6, 1992 | ↓ | Opava (CZE) |
| 1991 | DT | 57.16 | - | Aug 16, 1991 | ↓ | Riga (LAT) |
2016
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 57.60 | - | Apr 30 | Palanga Lithuanian Winter Throwing Championships, Palanga |
DT | 59.53 | - | Apr 21 | Vilnius |
2015
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 55.37 | - | Aug 7 | Lithuanian Championships, Palanga |
DT | 57.25 | - | May 8 | Kaunas |
DT | 60.13 | - | Apr 23 | Vilnius |
2014
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 61.84 | - | Aug 31 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
DT | 61.70 | - | Aug 23 | Kuressaare Saaremaa Gala, Kuressaare |
DT | 59.35 | - | Aug 12 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
DT | 61.43 | - | Jul 26 | Lithuanian Championships, Kaunas |
DT | 61.04 | - | Jul 11 | Ried LA-Meeting, Ried im Innkreis |
DT | 62.09 | - | Jun 11 | Dessau Anhalt 2014, Dessau |
DT | 61.08 | - | May 27 | Turnov Ludvík Daňek Memorial, Turnov |
DT | 65.76 | - | May 17 | Halle Werfertage, Halle |
DT | 64.70 | - | Apr 17 | Vilnius |
2013
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 60.86 | - | Sep 1 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
DT | 61.06 | - | Aug 29 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events |
DT | 61.06 | - | Aug 26 | Linz Gugl Games, Linz |
DT | 61.91 | - | Aug 12 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
DT | 61.91 | - | Aug 10 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
DT | 62.94 | - | Jul 26 | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
DT | 63.23 | - | Apr 24 | Vilnius |
DT | 64.66 | - | Mar 16 | Castellón European Cup Winter Throwing, Castellón - Senior Events |
2012
22 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 65.78 | - | Sep 7 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
DT | 66.63 | - | Sep 2 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
DT | 65.63 | - | Aug 26 | Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
DT | 64.34 | - | Aug 23 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
DT | 66.16 | - | Aug 19 | Neubrandenburg DKB-DUELLE, Neubrandenburg |
DT | 67.38 | - | Aug 7 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
DT | 63.88 | - | Aug 6 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
DT | 63.88 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
DT | 67.38 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
DT | 68.50 | - | Jul 21 | Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Szczecin |
DT | 63.71 | - | Jul 13 | Crystal Palace Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
DT | 67.93 | - | Jul 7 | Lithuanian Championships |
DT | 70.28 | - | Jun 23 | Klaipeda, Klaipėda |
DT | 69.04 | - | Jun 9 | Lille Meeting Lille Metropole, Lille |
DT | 68.79 | - | Jun 5 | Bellinzona Int. Meeting, Bellinzona |
DT | 65.62 | - | Jun 2 | Kaunas Lithuanian Club Championships, Kaunas |
DT | 66.31 | - | May 31 | Roma Golden Gala |
DT | 65.62 | - | May 27 | Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
DT | 66.64 | - | May 21 | Kaunas City Championships, Kaunas |
DT | 63.99 | - | May 11 | Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
DT | 65.93 | - | Apr 26 | Albir Garden Open, Alfas del Pi |
DT | 65.72 | - | Apr 18 | Vilnius |
2011
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 65.08 | - | Sep 11 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
DT | 66.69 | - | Sep 8 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events |
DT | 64.09 | - | Aug 30 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
DT | 64.21 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
DT | 64.21 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
DT | 64.09 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
Honours
Castellón European Cup Winter Throwing
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
The XXX Olympic Games
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
Stockholm DN Galan
Discus Throw
Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix
Discus Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Discus Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
The XXIX Olympic Games
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
Discus Throw
Athina IAAF World Cup
Discus Throw
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
Discus Throw
Göteborg European Championships
Discus Throw
Weltklasse Zürich
Discus Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Göteborg European Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Weltklasse Zürich
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Roma Golden Gala
Discus Throw
The XXVIII Olympic Games
Discus Throw
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
Berlin ISTAF
Discus Throw
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
Discus Throw
Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
Discus Throw
Bergen Bislett Games
Discus Throw
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
München European Championships
Discus Throw
München European Championships
Discus Throw
Weltklasse Zürich
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
Melbourne IAAF Grand Prix Final
Discus Throw
Ottawa Francophone Games
Discus Throw
The XXVII Olympic Games
Discus Throw
Lithuanian Championships
Discus Throw
Weltklasse Zürich
Discus Throw
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
Discus Throw
München IAAF Grand Prix Final
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
Berlin ISTAF
Discus Throw
Budapest European Championships
Discus Throw
Johannesburg IAAF World Cup
Discus Throw
Budapest European Championships
Discus Throw
IAAF World Championships
Discus Throw
The XXVI Olympic Games
Discus Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Virgilijus Alekna's Discus Throw personal best?
Virgilijus Alekna's Discus Throw personal best is 73.88, set on Aug 3, 2000 in Kaunas (LTU), #4 on the all-time list.
Which events does Virgilijus Alekna compete in?
Virgilijus Alekna competes in the Discus Throw.
How did Virgilijus Alekna perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 59.53, set on Apr 21, 2016 in Vilnius (LTU).
How many medals has Virgilijus Alekna won?
Virgilijus Alekna has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 4 World Championships medals.